Ohio Teen Wears Her Mom’s Prom Dress 22 Years Later

And it was gorgeous.

This year has proved that prom dresses can be inspired by everything from the latest viral celebrity looks to Met Gala moments to the Black Lives Matter movement, but one Ohio teen didn't have to look very far for the perfect prom night ensemble. Instead, she turned to her mother's closet and selected the very dress her mom had worn to her own prom more than two decades ago.

Ohio high school senior Ally Johnson, 18, raided her mom's closet for the "vintage" prom dress that her mom had worn to her prom in 1995. As soon as she tried it on, Ally knew her dress hunt was over. "I tried it on and it fit perfectly," Ally told Today. "It didn't need any alterations. I just loved it from the second I tried it on."

Adding even more meaning to the dress was the fact that Ally's grandmother originally picked it out for Ally's mom. "We went to a vintage store and my mom found this dress and she loved it," Ally's mom Lori Johnson told Today. "At first, I was like, 'I don't know if I really like that dress,' but I tried it on and I absolutely loved it."

But before you start having visions of bad shoulder pads and taffeta, the 22-year-old prom dress is absolutely stunning. The black form-fitting gown features a scoop neckline and sequined fabric, and hits right at tea length with a flattering trumpet skirt. The sleek, classic style was a hit at Ally's senior prom — especially once they found out the dress was originally her mom's. "People were shocked, they didn't think that could have been my mom's senior prom dress," Ally said. "It was back in style. It's a vintage, old-Hollywood look."

Ally's dress selection also meant a lot to her mother. "It just made me so happy," Lori said. "It was just a special moment." Cue all the awwws.